Brake system
Pads, rotors, calipers and the hydraulics that tie them together — the system that turns pedal pressure into a controlled, repeatable stop. Every part below is checked against your exact trim, because brake sizing changes with engine and package.
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Raybestos
Loaded brake caliper — front left
SKU FRC11982 · OE 45018-TBA-A01
$168.00
+ $60.00 refundable core
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Power Stop
Drilled & slotted rotor — front pair
SKU AR8764XPR · OE 42510-TBA-A00
$124.90
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Brembo
Ceramic brake pad set — front axle
SKU 45022-TBA-A01 · OE 45022-TBA-A02
$68.40
$82.00
Save $13.60
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Choosing brake components
The pad compound decides how your brakes feel and how much they ask of the rest of the system. <strong>Ceramic</strong> pads run quiet, throw off little dust and last a long time — the default for daily commuting. <strong>Semi-metallic</strong> pads bite harder and shed heat better under load, at the cost of more dust and noise.
Replace or resurface rotors alongside pads when the rotor has dropped below the minimum thickness stamped on its hat, or when it is scored, grooved or you feel a pulse through the pedal. Fresh pads on a worn rotor will not bed evenly.
The <strong>wear indicator</strong> is the small spring-steel tab on the pad. When friction material wears to roughly 2–3 mm, it squeals on light braking — order pads before the backing plate reaches the rotor.
- 1Match the compound to how you driveCommuting → ceramic. Towing, hills or spirited driving → semi-metallic.
- 2Replace by axle, in pairsNever mix a fresh pad with a worn one across the same axle.
- 3Measure rotor thicknessCompare against the minimum stamped on the rotor; resurface or replace below it.
- 4Confirm fitment to your exact trimRotor diameter can change with engine and package — they are not interchangeable.
- 5Bed the pads in20–30 moderate stops from ~60 km/h to lay an even transfer layer.
Questions
Do I need to replace rotors when I replace pads?
Not always. If rotors are above minimum thickness, smooth and true, new pads alone are fine. Replace or resurface if scored, grooved or pulsing — always in axle pairs.
What is a core charge?
A refundable deposit on remanufactured parts such as calipers. You pay it up front and get it back when you return the old unit. We list it separately from the part price.
How do I know which brake pads fit my car?
Set your vehicle in the garage or decode your VIN. Every product shows a fitment stamp checked against your saved vehicle.
Ceramic or semi-metallic — which should I buy?
Ceramic for quiet, low-dust daily driving. Semi-metallic for stronger bite and heat handling under load.
Why are my new brakes squealing?
Light squeal during break-in is normal. Persistent noise often means missing shims, dry hardware, or a skipped bedding procedure.